Octagon packed for hīkoi
Octagon packed for hīkoi
More than 1000 people packed the Octagon today in support of a hīkoi bound for Wellington.
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Changes to semesters studied
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Changes to semesters studied
Plans to decrease the length of a semester from 13 weeks to 12 weeks are on the table at the University of Otago.
Bush shirt returns to nature in Middlemarch
Bush shirt returns to nature in Middlemarch
Outdoor apparel giant Swanndri says an experiment burying a 50-year-old bush shirt into the ground shows the ability of strong wool to return to nature at the end of its life.
Walking through the arch of memories
Walking through the arch of memories
A historic memorial got a new lease of life in Caversham yesterday as old and young joined together to mark Armistice Day.
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Thousands lose access to urgent doctors
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Thousands lose access to urgent doctors
Tens of thousands of residents will not be able to access Dunedin Urgent Doctors and Accident Care for after-hours care from next week.
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IVY’s success climbing
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IVY’s success climbing
A Dunedin alternative rock band is "completely shocked" to have been named "people’s choice" at a national music award ceremony.
Gearing up to zap competition in Germany
Gearing up to zap competition in Germany
Since Kent Marshall was a boy, he has been dismantling, fixing and rebuilding all kinds of electrical equipment - even the family oven - all without electrocuting himself.
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
A lot of hay bales, lengths of camo netting, a bouncy castle and plenty of mud made for a good day out at Wingatui.
Driver became 'aggressive' after learning he was disqualified
Driver became 'aggressive' after learning he was disqualified
A Dunedin man told police to "get stuffed" and locked himself inside his car before fleeing at speed after officers told him he was a disqualified driver.
Bar manager walks teen to police after sparklers lit
Bar manager walks teen to police after sparklers lit
A teenager was marched over to the police station by an unhappy Dunedin bar manager after sparklers were lit inside a packed club.
Slideshow: Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival
Slideshow: Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival
The Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival wrapped up for another year on Saturday, with a host of drink and entertainment. We were there to capture the action.
Fight breaks out after burglary spree interrupted
Fight breaks out after burglary spree interrupted
A trio of young men threatened to "shank" a group of university students after their North Dunedin burglary spree was interrupted, police say.
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One person had to be cut from a car after it left the road at a major Dunedin intersection and ended up in a neighbouring street.
Raising funds for the future
Raising funds for the future
Life Education Trust mascot Harold the Giraffe is joined by Fairy Sparkles and Fairy Primrose at a fundraiser for Life Education Trust in the Octagon.
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Birthplace now woman’s rest-home
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Birthplace now woman’s rest-home
After Judy Walters was born at Dunedin’s Salvation Army Maternity Home, she was wheeled out in a pram.
I can see your (upside down) house from here
I can see your (upside down) house from here
Sam Aldham balances while Josie Wardrobe looks on in their production of Children Are Stinky at the Regent Theatre on Saturday. The performers delighted more than 600 children (and adults...
Redesign was not asked for
Redesign was not asked for
A cost-saving exercise spiralled into a full redesign of the new Dunedin hospital without the knowledge of ministers in the then Labour government, emails obtained by the ODT show.
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Hope hum will return as site filled
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Hope hum will return as site filled
A hospitality hole left by a popular central Dunedin cafe has been filled.
Home away from home
Home away from home
The official opening of the Leaning Lodge Hut was celebrated at the hut atop the Rock and Pillar Range, near Middlemarch, on Saturday. The hut is 1220m above sea level and is expected to...
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City’s Diwali festival tipped to get bigger: organisers
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City’s Diwali festival tipped to get bigger: organisers
Dunedin's Diwali celebrations will only get bigger, say its organisers.